DO YOU BELIEVE THAT WOMEN SHOULD BE ALLOWED ON THE FRONT LINES OF BATTLE?
Women make up approximately 14% of the armed forces, including 225,000 of the roughly 2.2 million troops have served in Afghanistan and Iraq. But they are limited to combat support roles, like medics and logistic officers and are prohibited from serving in direct combat.
It's time to feminize the front lines -- at least according to a military advisory panel that says women ought to finally be allowed to serve fully in combat units.
WELL WE’RE GONNA FIND OUT
The American Civil Liberties Union and four servicewomen sued the U.S. Defense Department on Tuesday to end a ban on women in combat, calling the military the last bastion of discrimination by the federal government and saying modern warfare has already put women in the line of fire.
The civil rights group argued in a legal complaint filed in federal court in Northern California that the military policy barring women from roles primarily focused on combat solely because of their gender was unconstitutional.
Critics of the move question whether women have necessary strength and stamina to fight on the frontlines. They also argue the inclusion of women into combat units would negatively harm unit cohesion and that 
Americans can't stomach large numbers of women being killed during combat.
DO YOU BELIEVE THAT WOMEN SHOULD BE ALLOWED ON THE FRONT LINES OF BATTLE?
Women have been fighting for equal rights for many years. Yet, there is still a stigma about them being allowed to fight alongside men on the front line.
Why? Women are just as intelligent, strong and as capable as men.
A person’s gender should NOT determine what they can and cannot do.
In a time when men and women now have PRETTY MUCH equal opportunities, with both men and women serving in the Armed Forces, why is it that women are still technically barred from fighting on the front line?
Women and men work together in other areas without it affecting their judgment, often in very stressful roles such as police officers and paramedics. There are guidelines in every job for personal relationships and other aspects of non-work life affecting work. Why would it not work with soldiers?
O.K., I’ll take the bait…
Stereotypically, women are said to be somewhat more sensitive than men, however, it has been proven that women are mentally and emotionally stronger than men.
Women do cry more, and show emotions more, but this is actually what makes them stronger  - mentally and emotionally.
SO, SHOULD WOMEN BE ON THE FRONT LINES OF BATTLE?
The fairer sex’s ability to cope so easily makes them stronger in VERY stressful areas. If you can cope with emotions and stress, you're able to take on more stress. Let’s face it - women can handle more!
Like my mom said, “Bahb-ee don’t keep your emotions inside, its unhealthy there Bahb.”
It Is Discriminatory to Bar Women from Combat?
No, because...
Women are just as capable as men. Women are strong, intelligent and persevere more than men anyway… Women shouldn’t be stopped from
serving their country if they wish to do so.
Although I will admit that there are some differences between the sexes, for example: men are physically stronger than most women, BUT strength isn't always a factor. The only strength that matters is strength of mind and heart. Women can be just as fit as the men. Gender shouldn't have to be an issue.
I have heard arguments that perhaps women have an effect on the men that could cause them to risk their own lives to save a woman's.   And for the record…chivalry is not dead yet.
If she has chosen to join the Armed Forces she knows what she is facing.
 
Giddy up!